Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Awhile ago I promised I would show you how I make my button wreaths and I just never got around to it....so sorry! I did make this shell wreath and it's made the same way except with shells instead of buttons!

You will need a styrofoam wreath form, ribbon or strips of muslin, shells or buttons (lots of them!) and a hot glue gun.

The first step is to wrap the ribbon around the wreath form and secure it a few times with a dab of hot glue here and there. For my button wreaths I ripped strips of muslin fabric and used that to wrap around the styrofoam. Either works fine because you won't really see it once you're finished.

The next step is to hot glue the shells (or buttons) on. Very easy just time consuming! Make sure the shells are going in different directions. I first added shells to the top and then added them to the inside and outside rim. Then I added small shells in the gaps to fill it in. I finished off my adding more shells on top to give it dimension.

To hang it you can just add a ribbon. If you prefer you can twist a piece of florist wire around the wreath and twist it at the top to make a little loop. Do this before you start adhering the shells so it will be hidden underneath them.

59 comments:

Ohhh Cindy...that wreath is awesome! I have tons of shells..so I am gonna try to make a wreath of my own this week! I think 6 pounds lost is a great start...pick up a 5 pound bag of sugar and see..that is alot of weight! Way to go!

I don't have any seashells in my home (and I live a couple blocks from the beach) but that wreath is so pretty I just might make one AND with seashells. Thank you for sharing the 'how'. And 6 lbs. is GREAT!Wendy

Hang in there with the Live-it (oops, Diet) ~ in the past 3 years, I've lost 65#. I've NEVER gained anything back...just slowly lost. I've gone from 2X and 20's to 12's and 14's (which are now too big on me!)

Another great project added to my growing list of things I want to do. Cindy the wreath is gorgeous !!Do you buy your shells at the craftstore? Congrats on the 6 poundsweight loss....you go girl !!!~~Mimi~~

Hi Cindy,That wreath turned out so pretty! I'm glad to hear that the NS food is good, someone had told me it was terrible, thats good to know and congrats on the 6 lbs.Your right it doesnt come off as fast as it used to.Hugs~Kelly

You did a wonderful job on the shell wreath, and it looks so pretty hung on your wall with the ribbon. Thanks for the directions on how to do the wreath...I can't wait to try it out, I think with buttons! :)

That does it. I'm buying a glue gun! I used Elmer's to glue shells onto statues, and they are pinging to the ground like mad! :-) AND the shells make the statues look like they're wearing hair curlers.

Cindy, that's so pretty! I've been doing South Beach, have you ever tried it? I really love that it's a healthy way to eat and I've had really good success. But I agree, it takes me much more work now to lose weight than it did a few years ago.

Cindy, that's so pretty! I've been doing South Beach, have you ever tried it? I really love that it's a healthy way to eat and I've had really good success. But I agree, it takes me much more work now to lose weight than it did a few years ago.

At last-the instructions for the button wreath. I have been stalking your blog FOREVER, waiting for you to do this! So, you finally got me to leave a comment, because you did it! It looks easy enough (with your great directions), so I'm going to try it with some of those buttons I've collected. And, didn't you give some "button blog" names in one of your posts? I need to go back and check on that. Thanks for the directions. Laurie

Hi Cindy, I stop here often but hardly ever comment! Thanks for the tips on the wreath...it's beautiful! I joined Weight Watchers in April and have lost 23 pounds. It HAS to come off slowly to keep it off! Congrats! And YES! Pick up that bag of sugar and carry it around...it IS A LOT!

Thanks Cindy for sharing directions for the seashell wreath. I'll have to give that a try!!

I've been considering join Nutri-System too ever since Marie Osmond had such fantastic results. I just signed up - last night (on-line) - and am awaiting my shipment. I'm 48 (49 in October) and nothing has seemed to work for me lately. But man, the pounds do pile on slowly, but have not been coming off. So, I'll give this a try. I have my husband's support. I want to loose 30 pounds.

Good luck to you too. 6 pounds is wonderful. Look at it this way. . . it's better than 6 pounds ON!!

Cute...cute...cute...I am also on the major diet plan. I don't know if you have considered the Wii fit but I really like it and can work out whenever. I've lost over 20-keep up the good work, it goes on easier than it comes off.

Thanks for your beautiful idea and instructions. My boys and I just made a wreath with shells collected at the beach. It's for my sister. She'll love it. And are you still eating well/losing weight? I've had great success with the AdvoCare 24-Day Challenge and products.

It's tough enough trying to mimic your beautiful home , but now I have to burn myself with a hot glue gun to make 2 wreaths I adore everything you do with your home. You need to write a book so that I can just completely copy you. Good Luck on the diet!

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I am obsessed with your seashell wreath! I'm going attempt to make one for my mom for Mother's Day. I'm not sure I will get it to look as great as yours but if I can pull it off it will be perfect for her beach house! Thanks for sharing the directions.Lauren